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As of the latest report from the Durham Region Health Department, the status of Bowmanville East beach in Clarington is currently open for swimming. This information is based on the bacteriological water tests conducted by the Health Department, which are shared weekly. Residents are reminded that swimming should be avoided
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The Ontario government has announced the fifth round of the Skills Development Fund (SDF), with up to $260 million available for training initiatives. Employers, employment service and training providers, labour unions, business and industry organizations, municipalities, hospitals, Indigenous Band offices, Indigenous skills and employment training agreement holders, service system managers,
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The Ontario government has announced the fifth round of the Skills Development Fund (SDF), with up to $260 million available for training initiatives. This round includes funding for bridging programs aimed at helping new graduates and newcomers to Canada adapt to roles in the construction industry. The Ontario General Contractors
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has commenced a project to clean and structurally line watermains in Oshawa and Whitby. This project, part of the ongoing infrastructure maintenance program, aims to renew aging infrastructure, improve water quality, and reduce the risk of watermain breaks. Most of the work will be performed
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) will reintroduce the 917Z bus route this summer, connecting residents to the Toronto Zoo and Rouge National Urban Park. The service will begin on June 29, 2024, and will operate on weekends and holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with buses running
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced road reconstruction projects on Columbus Road East and Grandview Street. The construction will start in August 2024 and is expected to be completed by fall 2025, with a winter shutdown between December 2024 and May 2025. The Columbus Road East project will cover
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Ava Stewart, a local gymnast from Clarington, made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games in 2021 at the age of 16. In 2022, she contributed to Team Canada's success by winning a bronze medal at the Pan American Championships held in Santiago, Chile. Stewart is set to
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In 2024, both the Toronto Zoo and Durham Region will celebrate their 50th anniversaries. The Toronto Zoo, established in 1974, has become a significant attraction for families and wildlife enthusiasts. Similarly, Durham Region, which was formed in 1974, has developed into a vibrant community with various attractions and services. To
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The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin reconstructing and widening Winchester Road (Regional Road 3) from Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford Street/Anderson Street in Whitby starting August 6, 2024. The contractor, Four Seasons Site Developments Ltd., mobilized in July 2024, with the project expected to be
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the closure of public access to the Regional building at 101 Consumers Drive in Whitby due to renovation work. This closure will begin at 10 a.m. on July 26, 2024, and will remain in effect until further notice. During this period, several
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The Durham Region Health Department conducts a beach monitoring program to ensure the safety of swimming areas throughout the summer. This program involves regular bacteriological water tests to assess water quality at local beaches. Water samples are collected and tested by the Public Health Ontario Laboratory located in Peterborough. The
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) regarding the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area in the Township of Brock. The presentation will be accessible online from July 25 to September 23 at